The Afflatus

Silvio Santos is a passionate leader IT services executive, currently working as Director of Support Services for EMEA at OpenText an information management company. He was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and has recently moved to Ireland in early 2019. At a glance, his background includes an MBA in strategic services management with an Innovation module held in Silicon Valley.  Leadership, analytics, process improvement management, culture change, and gender equity are some topics of interest.In this episode, Silvio talks about overcoming imposter syndrome, the challenges of moving to a new country, and the importance of supporting women in the workplace.Consider becoming a Listener Supporter. Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards.Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/supportFollow The Afflatus:www.facebook.com/theafflatuspodcastwww.facebook.com/unciafilmswww.instagram.com/al_rathodFollow Silvio:https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvio-alexandre-dos-santos-08bb40/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Hanna is a New York-based comedian most known for her appearance in a Korean weight-loss supplement commercial as the role of “before.”  She graduated from University of Southern California. Hanna is the creator of Get Money - A Snapchat Original Series. She also recently wrote on season 3 of truTV’s Comedy Knockout. Hanna performs regularly in clubs and bars around New York City.In this episode, Hannah talks about building a career in show business, her Bollywood aspirations, and trying new things during a global pandemic.Consider becoming a Listener Supporter. Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards.Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/supportFollow The Afflatus:www.facebook.com/theafflatuspodcastwww.facebook.com/unciafilmswww.instagram.com/al_rathodFollow Hanna:http://www.hannadickinson.com/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

In this bonus episode of The Afflatus, Snower Sania Vasudev interviews the host Aalok Rathod. They both discuss making a transition in their respective careers, overcoming cultural barriers, and the power of storytelling. In this hour-long, role -reversal conversation, Snower highlights a unique perspective on Aalok's journey from India to the US that has been rarely discovered. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Andrea Grujic is a versatile creative who has explored skillsets in many different areas — writing, photography, videography, design, marketing, mixology but most importantly, her focus always remained on storytelling. This native Serbian is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Media Management at The New School in New York City.During her undergraduate studies, she had to pick up a so-called “survival job” as a bartender which quickly pivoted into an unexpected career move. Some of the most humbling and rewarding mentions of her work can be seen in features on major food & beverage platforms such as Time Out, New York Magazine, Liquor.com, and Edible Queens.Post-graduation, she plotted her roots at “The Highwater,” a tropical-inspired bar in Astoria, and experienced endless creative freedom. As a media manager and beverage director she worked closely with the owner on the marketing end of things to establish a brand and make his vision into a reality; from managing social media accounts and generating content, to web design and cocktail creation.In this episode, Andrea talks about growing up in Serbia, developing a skills-based approach to education, and finding happiness in being at peace with oneself.Consider becoming a Listener Supporter. Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards.Full details here: https://bit.ly/2PFDUS8Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/supportFollow The Afflatus:www.facebook.com/aalok.rathodwww.facebook.com/unciafilmswww.instagram.com/al_rathodFollow Andrea:https://www.andreagrujic.com/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

An actor, a professional fashion stylist, and a certified and practicing Arahatic Pranic Healer, Snower Sania Vasudev is a humanist from Kashmir.Her work in her first film Stones and Wounds (2018) won her the Best Actress award internationally. The film addresses issues of the people of Kashmir stuck between extremist ideologies. Snower, as an actor has won many other accolades at the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Awards, Portirico Awards, the DLF International Film Festival among others.In this episode, Snower talks about her life as a Kashmiri refugee, her obsession with reading books and drawing from life experiences to build a character.Consider becoming a Listener Supporter. Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards.Full details here: https://bit.ly/2PFDUS8Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/supportFollow The Afflatus:www.facebook.com/aalok.rathodwww.facebook.com/unciafilmswww.instagram.com/al_rathodFollow Snower:https://www.instagram.com/snowwww_0000/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Jeremy Pesner is currently a Ph.D. student in Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University, where he conducts policy research related to the Internet, Information & Communications Technologies, telecommunications, technology innovation, and technology forecasting. Prior to this, he worked in various development and analysis roles at Start-Up Nation Central in Israel, Baltimore City government, the US General Services Administration and several startups. Jeremy is proud to have participated in a number of fellowships, including the Baltimore Corps Fellowship, the Israel Government Fellowship, and the Nexus Global Leadership Fellowship. He is a seasoned futurist and has written and presented on the topic of futurism at TEDx, Medium and the World Future Society. He has a BS in Computer Science from Dickinson College and an MA in Communication, Culture & Technology from Georgetown University.In this episode, Jeremy talks about his vision for the future, the need for stronger policies in technology and an experience that transformed his life. Consider becoming a Listener Supporter. Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards. Full details here: https://bit.ly/2PFDUS8 Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support Follow The Afflatus: www.facebook.com/aalok.rathod www.facebook.com/unciafilms www.instagram.com/al_rathod Follow Jeremy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypesner/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Robert Wales is the International Business Manager for the American Heart Association (AHA) since 2010. In his role at the AHA, he leads a team that manages the quality of training and development of the AHA’s international training programs. Prior to working for the AHA, Robert was the Training Officer and a Critical Care Paramedic for Pickens County EMS in South Carolina and was an adjunct faculty at Upstate EMS Council.Robert has served on the Board of Directors for the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education since 2013, helping to advance quality continuing education for prehospital providers and promote the EMS profession. Robert has a B.S. in Business Administration and is pursuing a Master’s in Finance at the Harvard Extension School.In this episode, Robert talks about Imposter syndrome, balancing work and family time and the importance of a medical professional.Consider becoming a Listener Supporter. Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards.Full details here: https://bit.ly/2PFDUS8Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/supportFollow The Afflatus:www.facebook.com/aalok.rathodwww.facebook.com/unciafilmswww.instagram.com/al_rathodFollow Robert:https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertswales/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Vivek Sharma is an expert in luxury foods with an experience of over 30 years from around the world and primarily the Middle East. He founded Laumière Gourmet Fruits, a luxury e-commerce fruit brand in California to offer innovative fruit-based products that reflect upscale gift offerings in July 2018.Laumière expresses people, the relationships they share with their loved ones and the food that brings them all together. In a world filled with heavily synthesized food, the company stands out by inventing recipes made from the highest quality dried fruits and rare nuts to create all-natural products with no preservatives, no refined sugar, no soy & no gluten. They are retailing across the USA and Canada with B2B and B2C offerings.In this episode, Vivek talks about building a food business, the global shift towards innovation in packaging and capitalizing on his extensive work experience.Consider becoming a Listener Supporter. Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards.Full details here: https://bit.ly/2PFDUS8Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/supportFollow The Afflatus:www.facebook.com/aalok.rathodwww.facebook.com/unciafilmswww.instagram.com/al_rathodFollow Vivek:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivek-sharma-514b2518b/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

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Svatee is a writer based in Mumbai, India. Svatee has been writing stories since 2014 and her work has been featured on blogs such as Indus Woman Writing and Your Story Club. Svatee combines multiple themes such as love, discovery,  folklore, legend, mystery, and philosophy to build unique narratives. Apart from writing stories, Svatee has been working with an IT company called Atos IT Solutions for the past 9 years as an Incident and Problem Manager. Before moving to the corporate world, Svatee worked as a part-time lecturer for 2 and a half years with Delhi University. In this episode, Svatee talks about her writing process, the importance of reading, and a unique take on what brings her happiness. Consider becoming a Listener Supporter. Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards. Full details here: https://bit.ly/2PFDUS8 Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support Follow The Afflatus: www.facebook.com/aalok.rathod www.facebook.com/unciafilms www.instagram.com/al_rathod Follow Svatee: https://www.facebook.com/svatee.bedi--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support